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Chateaugay

New York · 735 residents · 1.083 sq mi
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Chateaugay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,705. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
735
−8%since 2000
from 798 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
679 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+8%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4956047138229311990201020202024Chateaugay
2024724
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,705
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,341
+103%since 2000
from $16,436 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+6%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(782)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(706)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score4.7%(34)
Diversity Score
5
+85%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chateaugay, New York?

Chateaugay, New York has about 735 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chateaugay, New York?

The typical household in Chateaugay, New York earns about $73,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chateaugay, New York expensive?

In Chateaugay, New York, the median home is worth about $98,900, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Chateaugay, New York?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chateaugay, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chateaugay, New York?

About 16.9% of people in Chateaugay, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chateaugay, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Chateaugay, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 160 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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